Climate of Gangwon-do
(South Korea)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 2 measuring stations in Gangwon-do.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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Gangwon-do is one of the coldest regions in South Korea with an average daily high temperature of only 18 degrees centigrade. The climate widely corresponds to Central European weather conditions. It is cold, wet and a few beautiful summer months are also happening during a year. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from May to September. Nearly unattractive for tourists are the cold months from November to March.
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hours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
Precipitation in mm/day
Relative humidity in %
Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
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Important cities in Gangwon-do
Gangwon-do is a part of South Korea and has an east-west extension of about 130 km. From north to south it is approximately 130 km. The biggest cities are Wonju and Chuncheon. The local time is now Monday, 9:57 pm.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonju | 243,387 | 37°21'5"N | 127°56'43"E |
| Chuncheon | 209,746 | 37°52'29"N | 127°44'3"E |
| Kang-neung | 180,611 | 37°45'20"N | 128°53'46"E |
| Tonghae | 101,128 | 37°32'38"N | 129°6'25"E |
| Sokcho | 89,047 | 38°12'25"N | 128°35'31"E |
| Hongch'on | 75,251 | 37°41'30"N | 127°53'9"E |
| Kosong | 62,446 | 38°22'44"N | 128°28'3"E |
| T’aebaek | 48,962 | 37°10'33"N | 128°59'20"E |
| Santyoku | 42,145 | 37°26'26"N | 129°10'15"E |
| Neietsu | 25,413 | 37°11'4"N | 128°28'6"E |
| Yanggu | 24,027 | 38°6'21"N | 127°59'22"E |
| Hwacheon | 23,822 | 38°6'22"N | 127°42'24"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.